MN HF4010

Establishes that multifamily residential developments (buildings with at least 13 units or mixed-use buildings with ground-floor commercial space and at least half residential use) are permitted in any zoning district allowing commercial use, except industrial zones without commercial use or industrial zones in environmental justice areas.

Sets minimum height requirements for multifamily developments: 75 feet in first-class cities, 45 feet in second-class cities and third-class cities in metropolitan areas, and 35 feet in third-class cities outside metropolitan areas.

Limits parking requirements to one off-street space per residential unit within one-quarter mile of a major transit stop, with exceptions only for disability parking spaces required under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Defines affordable housing developments as requiring either at least 20 percent of units for households at 50 percent of median income or 40 percent of units at 60 percent of median income, with 30-year affordability restrictions in property deeds; permits affordable housing projects to exceed normal zoning dimensional standards by at least 35 feet in height or 30 percent in building size.

Requires cities to establish an administrative review process for qualifying multifamily developments; prohibits approval conditions unrelated to public health, safety, welfare, or affordable housing supply; effective June 1, 2025.